email from resident BangasserWalters, MacKenzie
From: davemaryjo@aol.com
Sent: Monday, January 01, 2018 12:02 PM
To: kaaenenson@ci.chanhassen.mn.us; Walters, MacKenzie
Subject: 3617 Red Cedar Point Road - Variance
Kate & MacKenzie,
We are writing this email in response to the variance request at 3617 Red Cedar Point Road, 5 houses east of our house
on Lake Minnewashta.
We are generally in support of the proposed development, however, have a serious concern regarding the lack of off
street parking. In the staff report, you also indicate a concern for the lack of off street parking but inaccurately represent
that many others in the neighborhood have similar existing conditions. This is not the case. I believe every house within
the 500 foot notification can park a minimum of 2 vehicles off street on driveways. The two properties across the street
from this proposed development do so partially by parking within the ROW but off the paved road without hindering traffic
since the road pavement is shifted south of the ROW, as shown on the survey for this development.
This condition is even more extreme than typical because the roads in this neighborhood are extremely narrow. From our
house east to the end of the Point the road is too narrow to park a car without blocking vehicular travel, this includes the
area of the proposed development. Red Cedar Point Road and South Cedar Drive are slightly wider west of the
intersection allowing for parking on one one side of the road, however, people often park 2' onto our lawn on both streets
in order to create more room for cars to pass. In addition, when cars are parked on South Cedar Road behind our garage
it is challenging to back out of our garage. While this is a realty that will not likely change, we don't want to see it
magnified by making it more common than it already is.
We have heard others move into the neighborhood and be surprised by how small the lots are and there is no place to
park cars, boats or trailers. We trust the staff can work with the Jackson family to address this concern in a manner the
Jackson family will be thankful for after moving into the neighborhood.
Thank you for your consideration.
Dave & Mary Jo Bangasser
3633 South Cedar Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55331
952-484-4457